The problem is that the EPG is only a guide and can be very unreliable at times. Plus it isn't updated often enough which sometimes causes errors. I think you'll find it just isn't sophisticated enough to handle your task. Timer Record is the only reliable way to do what you want. Will be interesting to see what the support people suggest.

Gordon Stewart said:

Good idea with timer control - but thats defeating the purpose of the EPG. may as well just manually record everything on an old VCR. (ive recorded tonights show)

- They've got the technology

- the recorder CAN record by EPG. so why doesnt it ? I'll await a reply from the support people.

Cars can be unreliable & break down - Everyone must stop using cars. (you have an invalid argument)

Ive been using EPG for years & have minimal / no noticeable errors. No worry, i'll wait for support to answer.

VALID ARGUMENT: (repeatable / testable results). if you record 1 episode via EPG, you cannot record the repeat of the same episode using the EPG. you need to use manual recording.

i used manual recording last night (based on the times as shown on the EPG). The recording did record and im watching it now. i'll watch it tonight in full after work.

EPG correct - Recorder not correct.

Biggles said:

The problem is that the EPG is only a guide and can be very unreliable at times. Plus it isn't updated often enough which sometimes causes errors. I think you'll find it just isn't sophisticated enough to handle your task. Timer Record is the only reliable way to do what you want. Will be interesting to see what the support people suggest.

Gordon Stewart said:

Good idea with timer control - but thats defeating the purpose of the EPG. may as well just manually record everything on an old VCR. (ive recorded tonights show)

- They've got the technology

- the recorder CAN record by EPG. so why doesnt it ? I'll await a reply from the support people.